Warren Cowan, a legendary Hollywood publicist who co-founded the famed Rogers & Cowan public relations firm and was known as an innovative pioneer of independent entertainment publicity for many of the biggest names in show business, has died. He was 87.He is survived by his wife, Barbara Gilbert Cowan; his daughters, Fox News reporter Claudia Cowan and Bonnie Fleming; his stepchildren, actresses Melissa and Sara Gilbert and actor Jonathan Gilbert; and eight grandchildren.The family suggests donations be made in Cowan's name to the Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, 555 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT 06511. [more]